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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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